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DAHLIAS 



There are few flowers that compare with the Daliha in charming diversity of form and wide range of brilliant 

 colors, and certainly no other surpasses it for Autumn display in the garden as well as for cutting. 



The roots are tender and easily injured by frost. They should be set out three feet apart, after all danger of 

 frost is over. The host blooms are sometimes obtained if planting is deferred until about June 1. The soil should 



be deepb' dug and well drained mixing coal ashes with the soil before planting, positively no manur(> used. A 

 stiff clay should be avoided. A sunny situation is desirable as well as plenty of space and air. Place ihc roots 



horizontally, covering two to three inches deep. Give thorough cultivation and during dry weather \v:iter well 

 once a week. To obtain large blossoms, use liquid manure around plant twice a week when plant begins to sliow 

 bud. The plants should be supported by tying to stakes. The roots should be placed during \\ inter in a cool 

 cellar but not allowed to freeze. 



Decorative Dahlias Double Dahlias in Separate 



Souvenir de Gustave Douzon. This variety is a ColorS 

 good comparison to the "Sunflower." It is the 



largest Dahlia in existence. The color is a pleasing Each Doz. 



shade of orange-red. Flowers are full to the center Double Pink S0.20 .^2.00 



and often measure 9 inches and over in diameter; Double Scarlet 20 2.00 



thev can be forced to measure over 12 inches. The Double White 20 2.00 



plant is a very tall, vigorous grower with heavy, dark, tv?^^**^ ~ - ^" -n 



glossy green foliage and a remarkable constitution. Double Mixed 15 1.50 



Very long stems of pleasing stiE, upright type. /^Y\wr\W 1 



Should be in every garden. 20c. each. OL/AUilJI^i 



Jack Rose. The identical shade of the rose with rn j- , . r .• i , • 



the same name. This variety is exceedingly free, ^he Gladiolus is one of the most decorative plants m 



carrving fairly large flowers on very erect stems in garden, and as a cut flower lends itsell readily to any 



great abundance; flowers earlv, and during the hot arrangement If the spikes are cut when the lowest 



weather the color is likely to burn somewhat. 20c. ^oj^^ ^« J^^«9^™' the others wi 1 open m succession 



and remain fresh a week or ten days. No flower has 



Mme. Victor Vassier. The grandest, clear, sulphur- f^^^^ 7°^^ f Pi^^y in public favor than the Gladiolus; 



vellow Decorative to date. 35c. each. this could not well be otherwise, for in addition to the 



" -^^nr *»-r^ ^-rx^-r^^ ,t » «^^nr,»T^« grcat mtriusic merit of the flower, it is hardy and 



NEW AND CHOICE NAMED VARIETIES blooms the first season from bulbs. 



_ % m NEW AND CHOICE NAMED VARIETIES 



PeOny-r lowered Dahlias Those marked with an asterisk (*) are specially 



Baron G. de Grancy. A perfect wonder. Its re- adapted for forcing ^, .. , 



markable qualities being excellent type, perfect form '^America. One of the hnest Gladioii knovrn. The 



and purity of color. The flowers are borne in a plant is of vigorous growth with luxunant foliage and 



miraculous profusion upon long, graceful stems producing spikes 2 to 3 feet long The flowers are 



The color is a waxy, almost glistening, pure white. Y^^y iarge and of an exquisite shade of soft pmk. 



'^5c each Doz. 50c., 100 $3.50. 



Germania.' Holland Peony-flowered Dahlia. Bright ^^^^^usta. Lovely,^ pure white, with blue anthers. 



glowing crimson. 20c. each. Doz. 40c., 100 -^2./ 5 



La " Rainte. Up-to-date Peony-flowered Novelty. Baron Joseph Hulot. Deep indigo blue, slightly 



The color, a charming deep lavender-pink with an marked white at the base of the throat; very at- 



exquisite golden yellow center, combines to make S'^^^'I^ ^^'^n.^'^fo'^r^^^ ^''^^ yellow flowers m a vase, 



the flowers most beautiful. The flowers are true ^153.50. , , , 



Peony type, but in form perfectly original; its long Brenchleyensis. Vermilion scarlet; the best sort for 



graceful petals being beautifully curved and twisted, gifi^J^^^ clumps among shrubs. Doz. 40c., 100 



giving the whole a phenomenal, or almost unique .,,f*""'"i; „ -r . , i n , • ■, ^ 



appearance. 25c. each. *Mrs. Francis King. Light scarlet of pleasing shade; 



a beautiful variety. Doz. 40c., 100 $2.75. 

 ^g^Q-^U§ Dahlias Panama. _ One of the choicest varieties, similar in habit 

 ,j i\ r'- J3 r 1- 1 'to America, but in color a rich rose pink. This va- 

 Alight (Incurved) Gigantic flowers of a beautiful j,^^^ ^^ould be in every collection. Doz. 50c., 

 orange-scarlet color. Petals very long and exceed- 100 $3 50 

 inglj^ narrow. This variety can be highly recom- 

 mended as a desirable form. 25c. each. PrinceDine Brilliant red with pinkish white 

 Eureka (Straight). This variety has all the good ^ blotch, large well expanded flower 

 qualities of the Dahha, being properly named. of good substance. Doz. 60c., 100 $4.50. 

 Color, yerj^ deep purple. Petals are long, straight pU:i J-j: M5Yfiir*> This is a first qualitv mix- 

 and tightly quilled. _ 25c. eacli. , , , ^ V^miaSll iVllXIUre ^^^^^ ^j^-^ j^^^l^ ^^^^^^^ 

 -rVli- • (Straight). The finest black Cactus type of Glad ioH. The blooms are ven^ large and the 

 Dahlia m existence. An exceptionally satisfactory colorings unsurpassed. This mixture is made up of 

 all-around Dahlia; one of the most prominent for named sorts and many beautiful seedlings. We can 

 garden decoration; superb as a cut flower variety recommend this mixture very highly. Doz. 35c., 

 and equally good as an exhibition flower. Color, jqO $2.25. 



a perfectly gorgeous deep, velvety blackish maroon. • • <r-i \ 



Gigantic in size. Every Dahlia lover should grow CALADIUM. fEleohailt S Ears) 



tills variety. 25c. each. ' ^ *^ , , , ' 



_ most effective plants in cultivation for 



Show Dahlias beds, borders or for planting out upon the lawn. 



'^'fc^'each. ^^^^^ '^'^''''^ ^"""^"'"^ Mammoth Bulbs $0^25 $^^50 



Storm King. The most reliable white Show Dahlia I-arge Bulbs 20 2.00 



to date. Color, a pure white. Flowers produced XT JRF'RO^F'^ 



on good stems, well above the foliage. Free flower- * ^ *JA-<*xvy»Ji-«»J 



ing. 25c. each. Excelsior Double Dwarf Pearl. Long spikes, 20 to 



Stradella. Beautiful deep purple-crimson. Excep- .30 inches high, with large, double, pure white flow- 



tionally free flowering. Stems long and wiry. One ers of exquisite fragrance, 



of the finest to date. 25c. each. XXX Grade. Each 6c., doz. 60c., 100 $4.00. 



